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U.S. Pulls Bob Vylan Visas as UK Police Probe ‘Death to IDF’ Chant
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British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan sparked widespread condemnation after front-man Bobby Vylan led Glastonbury Festival crowds on 28 June in chants of “death, death to the IDF” and “free Palestine”. The set, streamed live by the BBC from the West Holts Stage, drew immediate criticism from festival organisers, who said the group had “crossed a line”, and from Israel’s embassy in London.
The BBC on Monday said the chants contained “utterly unacceptable and antisemitic sentiments” and acknowledged it should have cut the livestream, adding that it will review guidance for future live events. U.K. regulator Ofcom has requested information on the broadcaster’s handling of the footage, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer demanded answers from the corporation. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy described the episode as evidence of “a problem of leadership” at the BBC.
Hours after the broadcaster’s apology, the U.S. State Department revoked the musicians’ visas. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said “foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country.” The decision cancels a 19-date North American tour that was due to begin in October. The duo’s booking representative, United Talent Agency, has also severed ties.
In the U.K., Avon and Somerset Police have opened a criminal investigation into the performances by Bob Vylan and Irish rap trio Kneecap, classifying the matter as a potential public-order offence that could involve hate-crime legislation. Separately, Manchester’s Radar Festival and other European events have dropped Bob Vylan from upcoming line-ups as the fallout from the Glastonbury set widens.
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